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Last update on January 08, 2026

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Avatar for Cousino Electric Ltd

Cousino Electric Ltd

4.88(
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Cousino Electric Ltd

4.88(
239
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
23 years of experience

10 or more Super Service Awards. Providing Quality, Safe, and Affordable Service for All Your Electrical Needs. Family owned and operated. BBB Accredited Veteran and Senior Savings. Call or Text us Directly at (419) 885-ELEC (3532) or e-mail us at [email protected]. Do Not Rely on the Angie's List Message Center for Communications

"Problem was diagnosed & solution was provided. The whole process was quick and painless."

Julia N on September 2024

10 or more Super Service Awards. Providing Quality, Safe, and Affordable Service for All Your Electrical Needs. Family owned and operated. BBB Accredited Veteran and Senior Savings. Call or Text us Directly at (419) 885-ELEC (3532) or e-mail us at [email protected]. Do Not Rely on the Angie's List Message Center for Communications

"Problem was diagnosed & solution was provided. The whole process was quick and painless."

Julia N on September 2024

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Reliant Electric

5.00(
38
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Reliant Electric

5.00(
38
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Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
6 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Reliant Electric is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"showed up early to fit my schedule excellent job!"

PATRICK G on December 2025

Reliant Electric is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"showed up early to fit my schedule excellent job!"

PATRICK G on December 2025

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K & J Schaffner L.L.C.

4.84(
54
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K & J Schaffner L.L.C.

4.84(
54
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Customers say: True professional
5 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

K & J Schaffner Home Maintenance 419-819-2842 is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business there is no job to small we do them all.

"We had several jobs done, new roofs on out buildings, new door, new deck , window repair, and we are very pleased with the quality of work, it all looks great. Very honest and dependable . Definitely will hire again ."

Becky T on June 2025

K & J Schaffner Home Maintenance 419-819-2842 is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business there is no job to small we do them all.

"We had several jobs done, new roofs on out buildings, new door, new deck , window repair, and we are very pleased with the quality of work, it all looks great. Very honest and dependable . Definitely will hire again ."

Becky T on June 2025

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Oak Electric Service Inc

4.77(
228
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Oak Electric Service Inc

4.77(
228
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
27 years of experience

Our hope is that our Full Service Operation will prove to simplify things for you, our client, knowing how busy life can get - Our business is built on happy customers, customers that refer us to their neighbors, friends and family - Our customer service, exceptional work and integrity, set us apart from our competition. Our average employee has been with us for over 10 years, which speaks volumes about our company and the value we place on our employees and their contributions to our success. We started as a family-minded business and we continue to ensure this mentality remains unchanged, whether it relates to our clients or our amazing employees. Visit www.oakelectric.com or www.oakhcp.com

"The crew from Oak Electric, just installed my generator. They did a great job. Prompt, hard working, professional, cleaned up. Great work, great guys."

JUSTIN B on January 2026

Our hope is that our Full Service Operation will prove to simplify things for you, our client, knowing how busy life can get - Our business is built on happy customers, customers that refer us to their neighbors, friends and family - Our customer service, exceptional work and integrity, set us apart from our competition. Our average employee has been with us for over 10 years, which speaks volumes about our company and the value we place on our employees and their contributions to our success. We started as a family-minded business and we continue to ensure this mentality remains unchanged, whether it relates to our clients or our amazing employees. Visit www.oakelectric.com or www.oakhcp.com

"The crew from Oak Electric, just installed my generator. They did a great job. Prompt, hard working, professional, cleaned up. Great work, great guys."

JUSTIN B on January 2026

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Accent Tel USA

4.89(
9
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Accent Tel USA

4.89(
9
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Customers say: Quick response
17 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Our Company provides a one-stop solution for all of your voice, internet, and telecom needs. Leveraging the Cloud we provide your Office state-of-the-art telephones for little or no upfront cost striving to keep your monthly costs the same. Sound too good to be true? Give us a call and we will show you how.

"Telephone System - Install or Upgrade - For Business "

Anthony O on September 2025

Our Company provides a one-stop solution for all of your voice, internet, and telecom needs. Leveraging the Cloud we provide your Office state-of-the-art telephones for little or no upfront cost striving to keep your monthly costs the same. Sound too good to be true? Give us a call and we will show you how.

"Telephone System - Install or Upgrade - For Business "

Anthony O on September 2025

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PM Technologies

4.31(
13
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PM Technologies

4.31(
13
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Customers say: Quick response
29 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

For over 28 years we have been providing generator maintenance and service (including 24 hr Emergency Service) throughout SE Michigan and the surrounding areas. We do service all STANDBY brands Commercial and Residential, Large and small. We can also service GENERAC Portables dependent on age. We are a Certified, Independent Generac, Kohler, Wildcat, Briggs & Stratton, Taylor and Champion Dealer, and would be happy to provide you with a FREE ESTIMATE by one of our Friendly salespersons. Call today to see how we can offer you a peace of mind!

"Wonderful. Rhamin (sp) was a respectful, knowledgeable and friendly person."

Bill S on November 2025

For over 28 years we have been providing generator maintenance and service (including 24 hr Emergency Service) throughout SE Michigan and the surrounding areas. We do service all STANDBY brands Commercial and Residential, Large and small. We can also service GENERAC Portables dependent on age. We are a Certified, Independent Generac, Kohler, Wildcat, Briggs & Stratton, Taylor and Champion Dealer, and would be happy to provide you with a FREE ESTIMATE by one of our Friendly salespersons. Call today to see how we can offer you a peace of mind!

"Wonderful. Rhamin (sp) was a respectful, knowledgeable and friendly person."

Bill S on November 2025

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Sector 7, LLC

5.00(
4
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Sector 7, LLC

5.00(
4
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
17 years of experience

With over 10 years of experience in the Audio/Visual industry, we are the experts you need to take care of your business. We handle everything from computer networking to security camera installation. We will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give Sector 7 a call today, we look forward to working with you!

"When I had first reached out to them and it was after hours and left a message and Ben called back the next morning and in one hour, Ben and Kevin came in the door, assessed the mess with all the old wiring, presented their very fair estimate and the next day they here on time, completed the work on the estimate and all in proper working condition. Did I mention they were, ON TIME, and COMPLETED THE WORK without excuses Ben and Kevin exceeded, my approval, in the standards of excellent work ethics?"

JoAnn S on August 2020

With over 10 years of experience in the Audio/Visual industry, we are the experts you need to take care of your business. We handle everything from computer networking to security camera installation. We will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give Sector 7 a call today, we look forward to working with you!

"When I had first reached out to them and it was after hours and left a message and Ben called back the next morning and in one hour, Ben and Kevin came in the door, assessed the mess with all the old wiring, presented their very fair estimate and the next day they here on time, completed the work on the estimate and all in proper working condition. Did I mention they were, ON TIME, and COMPLETED THE WORK without excuses Ben and Kevin exceeded, my approval, in the standards of excellent work ethics?"

JoAnn S on August 2020

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ELECTRICAL SERVICES PLUS, INC.

5.00(
1
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ELECTRICAL SERVICES PLUS, INC.

5.00(
1
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•Approved Pro
51 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Electrical Services LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business

Electrical Services LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business

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Beyer Electrical Contracting, LLC

5.00(
1
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Beyer Electrical Contracting, LLC

5.00(
1
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
20 years of experience

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet every consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent customer service from start to completion of a project. To understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a personal and professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

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Don H on December 2022

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet every consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent customer service from start to completion of a project. To understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a personal and professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

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Don H on December 2022

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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

When properly maintained, natural gas generators can last a long time, as much as 20 to 40 years. They have relatively few needs compared to generators with other fuel types. However, the generator’s lifespan ultimately depends on how often the generator is used and for how long it’s left running.

Generally, you’ll want to keep between 60 and 70 feet between the generator and the transfer switch. There are a few reasons for this, including:

  • The distance reduces the noise coming from the generator into your home.

  • It increases efficiency because you won’t have a voltage drop from this short of a distance.

  • Prevents carbon monoxide poisoning: keep at least 15 feet between your generator and an open window. 

In most municipalities, you will need a permit to install a permanent home generator, including emergency backup, partial-home, and whole-home generators. A permit for a generator usually costs between $50 and $250, depending on where you live. Your electrician or certified generator installer will usually pull the permit for you—and might be required to do so by your building department—but you’ll be on the hook for the cost of the permit. You should ask your installer before agreeing to any work if they will pull the necessary permits for your project.

Most homeowners won't be able to claim a home generator as a tax write-off. However, a whole-house generator may be tax-deductible in certain situations depending on its purpose. For instance, if it's needed to power essential medical equipment, it may qualify as a medical expense deduction. Also, in some cases, businesses can deduct a generator as a business expense if it supports operations. Always consult a tax professional to determine eligibility based on your specific circumstances and the applicable IRS regulations.

You can determine what size generator you need by listing the various appliances it will power during an outage. Write down the start-up watt usage, and then add them all together. 

A 7,500-watt generator will run your refrigerator, freezer, well pump, and lighting circuits without a problem. However, you’ll need an extra 3,000 to 4,500 watts to run your water heater and another 5,000 to 25,000 watts to run your electric furnace. In these instances, a whole-home generator is your best bet for running your critical equipment.

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